Matthew 2:9

WEB

⁹They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them until it came and stood over where the young child was.

KJV

⁹When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

BSB

⁹After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.

FBV

⁹After they had heard what the king had to say they went on their way, and the star which they had seen in the east led them until it stopped right above the place where the child was.

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Extra References

Matthew 2:2

²“Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.”

Proverbs 8:17

¹⁷I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.

Psalms 25:12

¹²What man is he who fears the LORD? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.

2 Peter 1:19

¹⁹We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts,

¹My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you, ²so as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; ³yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; ⁴if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; ⁵then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. ⁶^[+] For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.